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Windows 7: If I buy a new pc in the vacation what should I buy ?

Not sure how you guys do things over there, but other than buying a complete system, is the only "build" option to do it by yourself?

The way it is here, we go to the shop and pick components from the list and they assemble it for us (30 mins or so, unless you also bought an OS and want them to install that too). Prices of the hardware are no different compared to buying online, although they do add a (small) labour charge.

Not sure how you guys do things over there, but other than buying a complete system, is the only "build" option to do it by yourself?

The way it is here, we go to the shop and pick components from the list and they assemble it for us (30 mins or so, unless you also bought an OS and want them to install that too). Prices of the hardware are no different compared to buying online, although they do add a (small) labour charge.

In the USA, most of those shops that would build you machines from parts you pick off the shelf have disappeared.
there used to be one on almost every corner in the 90's.

I always build my desktops, and I build desktops for other people as well.
My customers would rather deal with me for tech support than have to deal with Dell or any of the other OEMs.

One of my clients bought a pair of Dells in the early 2000's since it was a pretty good deal. But when she had an issue with it, it would take an hour or two on the phone, part of it on hold and the rest trying to understand what the tech is trying to say.
When it was time to replace the Dell, she had me build her one since she had enough of the outsourced tech support.

We do the same over here. But where is your here or is it a closely guarded secret?

Quote: Originally Posted by Trucidation

Not sure how you guys do things over there, but other than buying a complete system, is the only "build" option to do it by yourself?

The way it is here, we go to the shop and pick components from the list and they assemble it for us (30 mins or so, unless you also bought an OS and want them to install that too). Prices of the hardware are no different compared to buying online, although they do add a (small) labour charge.

There's literally like only one place where I live that will build the pc for you but it's a bit costly. They also repair them and sale other stuff and what not. It's a really small shop next to a subway restaurant but it's what is in my small town.

I think the discussion of what's better - custom-built or OEM is rather academic, unless you decide what are you going to use your machine for. Is it a desktop or a laptop or maybe a netbook suits you better? If it's a standard desktop PC, then are you playing latest games or doing some state-of-the-art research? Are you an architect or a top-notch photographer? Then comes the question of money - what's your budget?

^ In addition, do you need to save money? I find it's often hard to build and save money over a mfg'd pc, especially when you need a monitor and an OS. Sure, you can find the crappiest parts on the planet and assemble a bit cheaper...but who would do that?? At least with a prebuilt machine you have a warranty from the mfg for a period of time....thus the hardware will at least hold up for that period of time.

Is Brink on vacation?Read this article and sure enough there's a photo of Brink walking on the moon!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/13/alien-shadow-moon-nasa-google-moon_n_5674798.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592
John,
Is Brink on a paid vacation or AWOL?
THW

General Discussion

Off on vacationAs per August 15 I will be off on vacation for 4 weeks in the southwest of France. I will only take my 7" tablet for emergencies and the wife's calls to her mother in the US (free) but will not follow up on the forum postings.

Chillout Room

What's your top 5 vacation destinations?.As some of you know I do like to escape the rain of northern England in search of sun at any given chance, so what are your top 5 vacation destinations (It may give me so new ideas).
Mine
Holguin - Cuba
Eilat - Israel
Goa - India
Florida - USA
Tenerife - Spain

Chillout Room

Vacation spot?I need some suggetions on where I should stay on vacation this is what I got:
Puerto Rico
Florida
California
I can't afford international flights and so I need your help to help me decide where to go...
Thanks